"An Old Town By the Sea" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a captivating journey through time that explores the historical and cultural heart of Portsmouth. The narrative contrasts the frantic energy of city life with the peaceful allure of the Piscataqua River and the rugged beauty of the coast. Aldrich weaves together personal reflections and historical accounts bringing to life the town’s origins, maritime legacy, and the stories of its notable residents, including the intrepid Captain John Smith. The author skillfully uses vivid imagery and historical details to create an immersive portrait of a coastal community shaped by its past and defined by its unique atmosphere.
An Old Town By the Sea
By Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Escape to a tranquil coastal town where historical echoes blend with scenic beauty and the tales of explorers and early settlers come alive.
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About the AuthorThomas Bailey Aldrich was an American writer, poet, critic, and editor. He is notable for his long editorship of The Atlantic Monthly, during which he published writers including Charles W. Chesnutt. He was also known for his semi-autobiographical book The Story of a Bad Boy, which established the "bad boy's book" subgenre in nineteenth-century American literature, and for his poetry.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich was an American writer, poet, critic, and editor. He is notable for his long editorship of The Atlantic Monthly, during which he published writers including Charles W. Chesnutt. He was also known for his semi-autobiographical book The Story of a Bad Boy, which established the "bad boy's book" subgenre in nineteenth-century American literature, and for his poetry.
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